Rawlings Pro Preferred Series: PROS303-6BR
Features
12.75 Inch Pattern
Conventional Open Back
H-Web
Outfield Model
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Kip Leather
Break-In: 30% Factory / 70% Player
Pittards Sheepskin Lining for Comfort and Fit
Laces Pretested With 100 LB Tensile Strength
Wool Padding for Extra Cushion
Individually Handcrafted
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 4 Customer Reviews
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Pros: Best glove I have ever put on. I've had a lot of gloves and this one just about tops them all. It's so firm and light, it's unbeatable! Definitely worth the money, and also keeps its form.
Cons: None.
ok glove hoh is better blank player
Pros: Soft durable leather with nice lining.
Cons: Didnt break in by the hinge... it broke in between the end of the heel pad and hinge. Not as stiff as a expected. Honestly i wish i could return it...
Jesse
Pros: Great glove. It is worth the money. It keeps it shape well and it looks AWESOME.
Cons: Not for me, but it may take a while to break in sometimes, but that just means the leather is REALLY STRONG!
Best glove ever in my opinion Ricky player
Pros: Great glove, the leather is nice and soft. The glove keeps its shape and it broke in pretty quickly.
Cons: I began to develop a blister on my pinky while breaking it in but it didnt become a problem after i broke it in.
Questions and Answers
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Rawlings fan forever and now my son is also. I see offers to "steam" and then wooden mallet stiff and break points in gloves to quickly soften. Is this a viable option? badger
Debating between the Pro Preferred and Primo. Which of the two is easier to break in? Also, which is more durable and would last longer? Is the hundred dollar difference in price between the two models due to the type of leather? Which is better? Kip leather vs Italian? vs
Is this glove made in the USA? ruben
What is the difference between this glove and the Pro Preferred: PROS27TBR. Other than the webbing. Which is the better outfield choice? Thanx sean
What is Kip leather? steve
How long can I expect this glove to last? Also how often should I oil it? km
What is the difference between the Rawlings Pro Preferred Series: PROS303-6BR, and the Akadema Torino ACM39? HudsonHornet5
What are the differences between this and the Heart of the Hide PRO601DCC? And also, is it worth the extra money? TJ
Since my playing days I've always use Rawlings gloves. Now my son is playing High School and travel ball and is a Rawlings fan. I'm getting him a new glove for Christmas and was looking at the PRO303-6JBT vs. the PRO303-6BR can you shed light on which would be the best for him? $100 difference.. Sammy
How long do you think this glove will last? I'm a freshmen in high school and I need a glove that will last me until college. Tavon
When will this glove go on sale? Ball
Do you prefer an H web or a Trapeze for outfield in high school? royals1
I am a freshman and play outfield. I also have a small hand. Will this work for me? TURBO
Which glove is better the Rawlings Pro Preferred or the Wilson A2K Series? bball987
How deep is the pocket? I was wondering if I could use this in slow pitch softball? beastmode13
Is this glove alright to steam? .
Is this glove lighter compared to the Rawlings Heart of the Hide gloves? RyGuy
Will the kip leather in this glove stay stiffer, and be more durable than that of the heart of the hide series? CFallday
About the Brand
Rawlings is a major manufacturer of competitive team sports equipment and apparel for baseball, basketball, and football, as well as licensed MLB, NFL, and NCAA retail products. Rawlings is a major supplier to professional, collegiate, interscholastic, and amateur organizations worldwide, including the Official Baseball Supplier to Major League Baseball.
The first real innovation in glove making occurred in 1912 when Rawlings Sporting Goods Company introduced the "Sure Catch" glove, which was "endorsed by leading players all over the country." The Sure Catch was a one-piece glove with sewn-in finger channels and looked better suited for a duck's foot than a man's hand. Catchers' mitts used at the time were large and bulky with a single leather thong passing for a web.
In 1920, Bill Doak, a journeyman pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, approached Rawlings with an idea for improving the baseball glove from a mere protective device to a genuine aid in fielding. The "Bill Doak" model was so revolutionary that it stayed in Rawlings' line until 1953. Its key feature was a multi-thong web laced into the first finger and thumb, which created for the first time in baseball's young life, a natural pocket.
In 1925, Rawlings unveiled a three-fingered fielder's glove, and ten years later improved the Bill Doak model with a two-piece leather web. At the same time, the "T" web became a rage for first basemen's mitts. The pocket underwent a pronounced change in 1941 when the Trapper Mitt, also known as the Claw, appeared. The "Deep Well" pocket was so unique that Rawlings quickly patented it. The design was improved in 1950 by adding a leather piece across the top. Another significant creation occurred in 1948 with the three-fingered Playmaker. A five-fingered fielder's model, with all fingers laced together, provided greater pocket control.
The six-fingered Trap-Eze evolved in the 1960's. In more recent years, Rawlings produced the Fastback design, which gives a glove a snugger fit, greater extension, and overall control. The Holdster is a slot through which a finger can be extended for additional protection from impacts on the pocket. Then, there is the Edge-U-Cated Heel with its extended U-shaped lacing and the Pro H Web and much-copied Basket Web.
Some of Rawlings's more recent glove innovations also include the unique Spin-Stopper design which reduces ball spin when the ball hits the glove, and the Cantilever glove design feature that provides a cushioned area between the hand and the glove's palm area. In all, Rawlings has produced and patented more functionally innovative glove features and designs than that of any other glove manufacturer. The result is that the modern baseball glove is much larger, more comfortable, better padded, and made to last far longer than its ancestors. It is not uncommon to see today's Major League players wearing the same Rawlings glove they wore during their college playing days. In fact, Rawlings is the #1 glove in the major leagues. Rawlings maintains about 65 models of baseball and softball mitts and gloves in its line. The prototypes of virtually all of them have been field-tested by professionals before entering a sporting goods dealer's inventory.
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